Buick Encore: Driving and Operating / Automatic Transmission

Running the Vehicle While Parked

It is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move...

Automatic Transmission

The selected gear is also shown in the instrument cluster. P : This position locks the drive wheels. Use P (Park) when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily...

Other information:

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Compact Spare Tire

Warning Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact spare tire at a time. If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it was fully inflated when new; however, it can lose air over time...

Buick Encore 2020-2025 Owner's Manual: Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Warning Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the fuel vapor. You or others could be badly burned and the vehicle could be damaged. To help avoid injury to you and others: Dispense fuel only into approved containers...